MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X MM56; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 71332756

Device Problem Biocompatibility (2886)

Patient Problems Laceration(s) (1946); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 01/27/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

Us legal - it was reported that, after a left thr on (b)(6) 2012 due to osteoarthritis, plaintiff has experienced an implant mechanical failure, significant elevated cobalt chromium levels and an mri showed an abductor muscle tendon tear.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021 where it was found a pseudotumor engulfing the abductor muscle, after a debrided there was a large disruption of the entire muscle and it was noticed the femoral component down to the acetabular component and corrosion at the modular neck to stem interface.The r3 3 hole acet shell 56mm remained and was not explanted.Patient outcome is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Given the nature fo the alleged incident, the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the reported symptoms it cannot be concluded that the events/clinical reactions (elevated cobalt chromium levels, muscle tendon tear, pseudotumor, and corrosion) were associated with a mal-performance of the implant.The patient impact cannot be determined at this time.No further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.The instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.An historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but are not limited to joint tightness, material in use or patient reaction and or condition.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: R3 0 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X MM56
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12952978
• MDR Text Key: 281857423
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08539
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598004
• UDI-Public: 03596010598004
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K113848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/15/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/08/2018
• Device Model Number: 71332756
• Device Catalogue Number: 71332756
• Device Lot Number: 08HM11292A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/11/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/10/2008
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 84 YR
• Patient Sex: Male